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 enlarge | Brand: SanDisk
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Removable Memory: CompactFlash Type I
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 8.4 x 2.3
Digital audio player
MPN: SDV2-A-A30
Model: SDV2-A-A30
UPC: 840356812076
EAN: 0619659020903
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 Not ready for prime time January 24, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought the SanDisk Photo Viewer for displaying on a TV, old photos I had stored on a USB key. I intended to do this in a nursing home, and wanted the option to include music. This unit promised operation by remote which would work for a person with limited mobility.
First, after inconsistent operation from the USB, I realized that slide show operation required all pictures be stored on a CompactFlash card in the rear slot (I had to purchase this.) Pictures must be in TV mode (640w x 480h , 72 dpi), all with the same date, 99 or less in a folder, in order to play reliably with music.
Since my files were from multiple sources, I tried to use the device to convert pictures to TV mode per the instructions, and move them from USB to CF card. After destroying one USB key and many frustrating hours of effort later, I instead laboriously converted files on a PC, then transferred them to the CF card, again using a PC.
For the purpose purchased, this device risks pictures, cards (at least USB), and possibly TV speakers (sound output at times failed, locking up and emitting a loud continuous tone.) Remote operation is slow and mushy, and locks up if not used carefully and deliberately. Then the unit must be powered down by pulling the plug and restarted. I now know how to use the device within these very limited constraints but would not recommend its purchase at any price.
Great concept - scary implementation. Needs more on-board memory (to avoid failure and lockup) and more consistent remote operation. Definitely NOT user friendly. Does not perform as advertised.
 Adequate; you get what you pay for, I suppose. March 16, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this Photo Viewer as a temporary solution for viewing digital photos. Long term, I intend to put something a bit more elaborate together involving a flat-panel iMac, but that's several months down the line, so I wanted to be able to look at my photos now.
Originally, I was hoping to find an affordable digital frame; nothing spectacular, just something for now. Those all turned out to be more money than I wanted to spend at this point. So, when I found the SanDisk, I thought I had it all worked out. Reviews had it as less than ideal, but again, this was a temporary solution for me.
When it arrived and I carved it out of the blister pack (can we please stop with the blister packs? I'll gladly pay an extra 10 for a freakin' box!) I was very anxious to get it running, as we had a mountain of photos from a trip to Africa that we had barely even peeked at. So, I grabbed a handful, threw 'em on an SD card and fired up the Photo Viewer.
Cannot display image.
Hmm. That's odd. This thing has one purpose: displaying JPGs. Sure it has a few other features, but that's all it's really for. So, I try a thumb drive instead. No luck.
Long story short, after much experimentation, I learned that it can't display progressive JPGs. Also, it gets really bogged down on JPGs saved for the web (with the extra info stripped out). Once I narrowed all of this down, it actually performed fairly well. The images "vibrate" a bit, kinda like a VCR on pause, but hey, for $35, I can see my photos on the TV screen.
So, it does what it claims. It doesn't do it well, but it does it for $35. It would have been nice to include a sentence in the instructions about file format issues.
Good product, but could be better July 17, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought two of these units, one for me and one for my grandfather and both of the A/V cable included were damaged within a week. It must be a cheap cable because the units were never moved from their original position.
Overall is a good product but some features could be improved, Image quality is better when I plug my sony camera directly to my 42" plasma instead of using this.
Also, since im using a TV that should not have still images played for a long time It would be awesome to offer visualizations or a screensaver when you're using the unit just to play music files.
Of course, you can play your photos while hearing music but It only works for photos stored on the unit's MMC slot which for me is a disadvantage since I only own Memory stick.
 SanDisk Digital Photo Viewer January 10, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The viewer performs exactly as advertised. It was easy to connect to my TV set and it is very easy to operate. While I could view my digital photos on my computer, this viewer lets me share the photos on the 32 inch TV with everyone sitting comfortably in living room. You do want to insert the memory cards after the viewer is on and ready, as you will see on your TV screen. If you have friends and family you enjoy viewing digital photos with, this device is well worth the money-even full retail. I've had this for several months and used it frequently, especially the slide show function. Would and have recommended it to family and friends.
digital tv viewer February 16, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The SanDisk digital photo viewer shows pics AND video from my camera flash card to the TV screen.
It was very easy to set up and did exactly what I had hoped for and expected.
If only all digital equipment was this easy to use.
Thank you
P Squire
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